Product News

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has embedded two of the most commonly used expansion functions for micro programmable logic controllers, Ethernet communications and analog I/O into its new FX3GE Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

CO₂ laser focusing lenses that are OEM compatible with Amada high-powered steel cutting lasers and can be supplied overnight as complete assemblies are available from Laser Research Optics.

With the recent addition of the Studer CT internal cylindrical grinding machine series, United Grinding has substantially increased their ID grinding capabilities.

WARDJet announced the release of the Emerald Series waterjet, a high quality, low cost waterjet system.

Mitutoyo has introduced the new SURFTEST PROBE and SURFPAK-SP software, allowing surface roughness analysis on a Mitutoyo CNC CMM and eliminating the need for workpiece changeover to a second measurement device.

Metronix has added a low cost option to its range of intelligent servomotor drives.

Lubricut 1117 from Chemtool Inc. is a high-performance and versatile, chlorine free, semi-synthetic based metalworking fluid designed specifically for daily and general applications for both aluminum and ferrous alloys.

The robust mechanical structure and enhanced reliability designed into Leine & Linde's heavy duty Model 800 Series rotary encoders from Heidenhain supports their long history of successful operation in tough motion control environments, such as within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries. Now, two new encoder models with dual outputs augment this product line for use in safety applications.

OML's MC Modular Workholding System, which is available from Lexair Inc., uses fixed and movable vise jaws and patented self-locking CLAK parallels to achieve multiple clamping solutions and increased part accuracy with less set up time.

Cincinnati Inc. has upgraded its proven Proform press brake with introduction of the more accurate and productive Proform+ model.

The latest turnkey laser solution from Rofin — MPS 3D (Modular Processing System 3D) — is designed for complex 2.5 D and 3 D material processing tasks.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 430.1 ledge handles with lettering block, in metric sizes.

OSG Tap & Die introduced an innovative spiral tap series, the EXOPRO-CC-SUS, reportedly engineered to excel in all types of stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and alloy steel.

Lista offers a wide variety of storage and workstation solutions to improve efficiency and organization in manufacturing facilities.

The Laser L-Box from SIC Marking is a compact and very easy to use marking system that fits easily on a workbench.

Kardex Remstar has extended its portfolio for the RS series, the latest generation of the proven vertical carousel, by introducing the new Megamat RS 180.

The H-Bot by ATS Systems removes common barriers to automated parts loading for CNC lathes.

Two new additions to the LNS America Alpha line of lower-cost bar feeders provide consistent bar support and smooth, reliable bar loading for enhanced precision machining performance.

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced that it has released the newest version of GibbsCAM NC programming software, GibbsCAM 2013.

MC Machinery Systems Inc., in partnership with DENER, has introduced the DIAMOND ULTRA CNC press brake.